Manchester City assistant manager Brian Kidd reckons winning a trophy would inject a winning mentality into the Blues.

City take on Notts County in an FA Cup fourth round replay on Sunday desperate to end their long wait for silverware.

Kidd, who experienced many successes while with rivals Manchester United, said: "Once you win a trophy it's intoxicating - it's a great feeling. And I think with the length of time, which is there and you can't get away from it, it's been so many years.

"It's like getting an injection and you want more of it - or you should want more of it."

City have injury concerns ahead of the clash with Paul Ince's side with Nigel de Jong (ankle) and James Milner (hamstring) doubtful. Mario Balotelli, though, is back and looking sharp.

And Kidd revealed that at this stage of the season, the mantra is maintain, not train, when it comes to looking after the players.

He added: "You're going into that stage now where you're not really training, you're maintaining. With the number of games we've got coming up - it's every three or four days depending on television.

"You're ticking the lads over trying to keep them bright and sharp, mentally as well."

City face a home clash with Aston Villa on Wednesday March 2 if they beat Notts County.